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Thursday


Session 1

Room 603 (6F)
Education, Sustainability and Society
Session Chair: Bianca Yin-ki Cheung

09:00 – Building Democratic Culture in Higher Education Through European Standards and Local Implementation: The Case of Council of Europe, and Armenia (105274)
Ms Syuzanna Sahakyan is currently a PhD student at Coventry University, UK. Her general interests include Education studies, Teaching Methodologies, English Language. Her doctoral research explores the relationship between higher education and democracy.
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09:50 – Teaching China in World History: Navigating Diversity, Motivation, and Curriculum Design in a Globalized Classroom (102452)
Dr Bianca Yin-ki Cheung is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Lingnan University in Hong Kong
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Room 604 (6F)
Learning Experiences, Student Learning and Learner Diversity
Session Chair: Brian Collins

09:00 – Oman Work Placement Implementation Approach Using Action Research Cycle (100336)
Hamed Al Hadhrami is currently the External Learning and Development manager, with a focus on strengthening industry–academia collaboration through human capital development initiatives. His research interests centre on experiential learning and work-integrated learning practices.
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09:25 – Why Students Stay: Lessons on Retention from Vocational Upper Secondary Education at SENAC Sao Paulo (103954)
Dr FERNANDA YAMAMOTO is a University Postdoctoral Fellow or Instructor at Senac / IEA USP in Brazil
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10:15 – Early Proficiency in Spanish and English Predictive of Later Academic Achievement of Latino Children of Immigrants (105422)
Brian A. Collins, PhD is currently an Associate Professor of Bilingual Education at Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY).
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Room 605 (6F)
Innovation and Technology
Session Chair: Elok Putri Nimasari

09:00 – Teacher Leaders + AI: Transforming Education Across a School Community (102751)
Stacy George is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, School for Teacher Education, in the Master of Education in Teaching program. Her research interests include Science, STEM, technology, and AI in K12 education.

Dr. Stephanie Furuta is the Program Chair of Graduate & Non-Licensure Programs in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Areas of interest: Professional Development Schools, induction & mentoring, elementary literacy.

Dr. Vail Matsumoto is currently an Associate Professor in the Master of Education in Teaching Program within The School of Teacher Education in The College of Education at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
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09:25 – Ally Rather Than Mere Utility: Reimagining the Teacher and Generative Artificial Intelligence Relationship in Design Education (103688)
Dr. Chris Chimwayange is a Lecturer in Design and Technology Education with Adelaide University in Australia
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09:50 – Text Mining for Advice Giving in Higher Education (102603)
Dr. Elok Putri Nimasari is currently the Head of the English Education Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia. Recently, she is leading research grants from Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology 2025.
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Room 607 (6F)
Foreign Languages Education and Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: Karen Chung-chien Chang

09:00 – An Investigation into the Interrelation Between Learners’ Self-regulated Learning, Self-determined Motivation, and Academic Persistence: a Review of Iranian EFL Learners at the Tertiary Level (103294)
PHD student in Educational Research , University of Pecs
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09:25 – Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Model in English Language Teaching: Evidence from Secondary Education in Sri Lanka (104165)
Ms. Epitawala Arachchilage Yasangi Pamodya Epitawala, Lecturer at Informatics Institute of Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Currently preparing for my Advance HE Fellowship and CELTS Qualification
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09:50 – A Study on Teachers’ SEL Practices in Teaching Speaking for Teenage Students in Buon Ma Thuot, Eakao, Thanh Nhat, Tan (105241)
Ms. Hồng Nhung a lecturer at the Faculty of Foreign Language Studies, Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam. Her research interests: issues in plagiarism, social and emotional learning (SEL), the teaching of productive skills, teacher–student training.
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10:15 – Examining Students’ Learning Outcomes from Case Simulation (101803)
Dr. Chang is currently a full professor at National Taipei University, Taiwan. Her research interests cover translation/interpretation studies (especially court interpreting), L2 writing, learner autonomy, teacher identity, and distance learning.
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Room 608 (6F)
Professional Training, Development and Concerns in Education
Session Chair: Menn Sze Chua

09:00 – Analyzing the Early Professional Development of Preservice Music Teachers (104874)
Dr. Jihae Shin is an associate professor in a graduate school of education at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South
Korea. Her research interests focus on teacher education, teacher collaboration, music teaching, and learning.
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09:25 – Perceived Teaching Competence and Internship Experience of Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Sexuality Education (103156)
Mr.Ho Kwok Man Keith is currently a Lecturer at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, HKSAR.
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09:50 – Private Preschool Teachers’ Preparedness in Implementing the Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026 (KP2026) in Malaysia (102596)
Menn Sze is currently a lecturer with the Department of Education at HELP University, Malaysia.
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Room 701 (7F)
International Education (Panel)
Session Chair: Michael Goh

09:00 – From Steppes to States and Back: Intercultural Journeys of Kazakhstan Bolashak Scholars (98582)
Dr.Arailym Nussipova is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the International Educational Corporation (KazGASA) Almaty, Kazakhstan. Her current research focuses on higher education development, intercultural experience and academic mobility.

Dr. Amina Uaisova is a Senior Lecturer at Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages. Her research interests include tourism management, cultural heritage studies, and intercultural studies.

Berkinbayeva Gulzat - PhD, Kazakh language and literature, Senior teacher, Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Visiting scholar at CEHD, Minnesota, USA. Experienced university educator, researcher withover 15years

Dr. Samat Uralbayev is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher of the Department of Social Sciences, SDU University, Kazakhstan. He is a PhD candidate in International Relations (Wuhan University, China / Ablaikhan University, Kazakhstan).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samat-uralbayev-4198891a2/
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Room 703 (7F)
Linguistics, Language and Psychology/Behavioral Science
Session Chair: Naoko Yamada

09:00 – Decoding the Advocate’s Psyche: Interplay of Morality, Personality, and Emotion in Over-Burdened Legal Landscape (102513)
Harshita Sharma, PhD Research Scholar at Sardar Patel University of Police, Jodhpur. Interested in psychology, rehabilitation, and social justice; currently researching criminal behaviour and holistic rehabilitation models.
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09:25 – Trust Under Threat: The Role of Propaganda and Risk Communication (101133)
Dr. Pahurat Kongmuang Taisuwan, Director of the SORDPC, DDC-MOPH, Thailand. She is responsible for addressing diseases and hazards associated with students in rural and mountainous areas, as well as within prison health programs.
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09:50 – More Need, Less Help: How Major Disasters Trigger a Supply-Demand Paradox in Prosocial Organizational Behavior (103906)
Polly is an Asst Prof at Nanyang Technological University. She tests how feelings drive decisions in negotiations & organizations & how people can lead more productive, generous, & fulfilling lives by using big data & cutting-edge quantitative tools.
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10:15 – Storytelling for Visitors: How Interpretation Enriches Visitor Experience in Tourism and Recreation for Sustainability (105401)
Dr Naoko Yamada is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Kanazawa University in Japan
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Room 704 (7F)
Culture and Psychology
Session Chair: Angkarin Pimpaeng

09:00 – Cultural Identity Under Threat: Displacement and Conflict in Tigrai, Ethiopia (102475)
Mussie Hayelom Teklehaymanot, Head of Anthropology at Mekelle University. Researches urbanization, displacement, and migration in Ethiopia through ethnographic fieldwork. CFEE Fieldwork Grant recipient committed to academic leadership and mentoring.
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09:25 – Digital Mirrors Across Cultures: Cross-Cultural Insights on Social Media Use, Body Ideal Internalization, and Eating Behaviors in Puerto Rican Students (103867)
Alondra G García Rosa is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in psychology with an emphasis on Neurocognition and Human Development. Her research interests focus on the neural, psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence mental health. Exploring the intersection between social media, body image, anxiety, and emerging technologies to understand and predict risk factors for eating disorders and mental health vulnerabilities in young people.
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09:50 – Evaluating a Culturally Adapted Psychological Intervention for Depression and Anxiety in Indonesia: A Mixed-Methods Cross-Case Study (100211)
Helen is a Senior Lecturer and lead for the Mental Health Research Group in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Manchester.
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10:15 – Thai Cultural Beliefs About Mental Illness, Etiology, and Treatment Seeking from an Indigenous Psychology Framework (102423)
Chuck Liu, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in Wheaton College’s School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy.
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Andrew Scharlach

09:00 – Physical Health and Subjective Well-Being Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review (102288)
Angelica Hosea is currently a PhD student in the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom.
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09:25 – Knotted Care, Grief and Longing in Human-Technology Collisions (104363)
Sayendri is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in RV University, India. She is an international Associate at the Centre for Care attached to the University of Sheffield and a mentor in the ASDS Early Career Researchers' Mentoring Scheme 2025-2026.
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09:50 – Bridging the Spiritual Gap: A Conversational Tool to Facilitate Culturally Appropriate Spiritual Needs Assessment with Older Adults (103249)
Dr. Terence Yow is currently the deputy head for the Social Work Undergraduate Programmes at Singapore University of Social Sciences.
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10:15 – Neighborhood-Based Mutual Assistance Organizations: An Innovative Social Support Model Created by and for Community-Dwelling Older Adults (100823)
Andrew E. Scharlach is Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California at Berkeley, where he conducts research regarding innovative social support structures that promote well-being and social engagement in later life.
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Room 707 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Hiromi Asano

09:00 – Later-Life Re-employment Pathways: A Life-Course Narrative Review of Taiwan and Japan (104836)
I am a graduate student at National Chi Nan University and serve as a research assistant on an NSTC-funded project led by my professor. My work focuses on community development, aging policy, and community-based support for older adults.
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09:25 – Burden-Avoidance Consciousness in Japan: Conformity Pressures in Midlife and the Well-Being Paradox in Later Life (105542)
Dr. Tomoko Ikeuchi is currently an Associate Professor of Human Sciences at Takachiho University in Tokyo, Japan.
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09:50 – Interventions to Enhance Retirement and Later-life Planning for Ageing Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis (105536)
Dr. Youjuan ZHANG is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Sciences and a Research Coordinator at the Research Centre of Gerontology and Family Studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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10:15 – Older Adults’ Motivation to Continue Working in Japan: A Mixed-Methods Study (102344)
Dr. Hiromi Asano is Professor at the Graduate Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, Japan. Her research focuses on older workers’ motivation, career development support policies, and women's career development.
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Room 708 (7F)
Built Environment and Frailty
Session Chair: Youjuan Zhang

09:00 – Designing for Bathroom Safety: Understanding Older Adults’ Support Behaviors and Grab Bar Needs (103401)
I am Yi-Jie Zhao, currently a second-year master’s student in the Design and Cultural Innovation Research Laboratory, Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology in Taiwan. My research focuses on aging-related issues.
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09:25 – Integrated Dance and Dance Movement Therapeutics (IDDMT) to Fall Prevention Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults (105263)
Ms. V Yim is currently a clinical supervisor and guest lecturer(health promotion) of School of Nursing, and reserach assistant of Department of Rehabilitation Science at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with study of using creative arts therarpy.

Ms. Crista Kwok is a clinical supervisor & guest lecturer (health promotion) of School of Nursing HKPU and senior counselling & training consultant of Caritas Heartspring & Human Empowerment & Achievement Training Centres focusing on body-mind work.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-kwok-6a4b8057
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09:50 – A Pilot Study on Fall Risk Assessment–Based Support for Fall Prevention Training (102451)
Yuko Kamiya, Lecturer at Fukuoka Women’s University, received her Ph.D. in Information Science from Kyushu Sangyo University. Her research focuses on computer and network education, practice-based learning, and student support in IT courses.
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10:15 – Association of Multi-domain Frailty with Fall Risk in Older Adults: An Investigation of the Physical, Mental, and Social Dimensions (105534)
Dr. Youjuan ZHANG is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Sciences and a Research Coordinator at the Research Centre of Gerontology and Family Studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Session 2

Room 603 (6F)
Education, Sustainability and Society
Session Chair: Gydabelle Celestino

10:55 – Influence of LNGO–Donor Relationships on LNGOs’ Understanding of Development: A Case Study from Nepal (102289)
Mukunda has also been working with the Australian NGO Transform Aid International as the International Programs Manager. In this role, he is an experienced practitioner in international development, with education being a key component of his work.
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11:45 – Co-production Towards SDGs: Integrating SDG 2 in Research and Extension Programs (101972)
With over 15 years of experience in the academe, Dr. Gydabelle Martin-Celestino has published peer-reviewed articles. Her research and extension work are centered on development studies, local politics, political participation, indigenous studies.
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Room 604 (6F)
Learning Experiences, Student Learning and Learner Diversity
Session Chair: Daphne Desser

10:55 – Academic Identity – Belief, Belonging and Success (101861)
Dr Claire-Gillian McIntosh is a Principal Teacher of Guidance at Harlaw Academy in Scotland and a postgraduate student at Durham University, studying an MBA and was awarded the Durham University's Executive Dean’s Women in Business Scholarship.
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11:20 – From Traditional to Contemporary: Measuring the Impact of Modern Learning Environments on Academic Outcomes (102395)
Marge Tooming
Master of Architecture - 2025
MBA - 2002, Purdue University
Master in Psychology - 1997, Tartu University
Visual and Performing Arts, sailing, hiking, museum studies, painting
Intersectional studies, design for performance
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11:45 – The Young Botanists Club: A Model for Blending Science, Life Skills, and Joyful Learning (101566)
Komgrit Manyam holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and has been teaching computer studies since 1997.
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12:10 – Teaching in an Age of Polarization: Rhetorical Listening and the Dialogic Classroom (104305)
Professor Daphne Desser is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at University of Hawaii at Manoa in United States
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Room 605 (6F)
Innovation and Technology
Session Chair: Scott Ferree

10:55 – Reasoning Formation: A Human-Centered Framework for Reflective Learning in the Age of Generative AI (104054)
Masatoshi Hirofuji is a researcher and practitioner in consulting education, focusing on how human understanding evolves through reflection and dialogue. His work explores human-centered approaches to reflective learning in professional contexts.
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11:20 – “GenAI Is My Study Buddy” Embracing GenAI Tools for Learning: A Self-determination Perspective (104059)
Dr Newton Shum is currently a Lecturer at PolyU CPCE, Hong Kong. He is also the Discipline Team Leader of PolyU CPCE’s Accounting and Finance Discipline, and the Assistant Programme Leader of PolyU CPCE’s Accounting Programme.
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11:45 – Student Perceptions of AI in Higher Education: Beliefs, Resistance, and Future Research Directions (102612)
Dr. Silvia Marijuan holds a PhD from Georgetown University and is professor of applied linguistics and Department Chair of World Languages and Cultures at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (USA).
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Room 607 (6F)
Foreign Languages Education and Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: Steve Agnew

10:55 – Unraveling the Bilingual Wave: Exploring Hidden Perspectives in Taiwan (105481)
Mr. Yawei Chen is currently a PhD student at the Institute of Education, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
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11:20 – “Juntos” Effort in Multilingual Preschool Classroom: the Case of Pennsylvania, USA (104504)
Kiyomi Umezawa is an assistant professor at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She received a dual-title Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction and comparative international education at Pennsylvania State University.
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11:45 – The Efficacy of English Language Learner (ELL) Funding for Different Ethnicities in New Zealand (104983)
Dr Stephen Agnew is a Senior Lecturer above the bar in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. His current research project examines how youth in the South Pacific are financial socialised.
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Room 608 (6F)
Lifelong and Distance Learning
Session Chair: Kritchaya Poompin

10:55 – Predictors of and Barriers to Research Engagement: Evaluation of the Faculty Research Program (97684)
Dr Cinderella Francisco is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of St. La Salle in Philippines
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11:20 – Empowering Critical and Research Skills Through Mini Research: An Outcome-Based Education Approach in the Master’s Program of Elementary Education (98304)
Dr. Sri Dewi Nirmala, M.Pd., is an Assistant Professor of Primary Education at Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia. Her research focuses on literacy and learning models, and she welcomes collaboration.
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11:45 – Navigating Experiential Learning: A Case Study of Adult Learners in the APEL Q Assessment Process (101049)
Dr Jennifer Tan is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, HELP University, Malaysia.
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12:10 – Designing HyFlex Learning for the “RU for All” Learning Center (102852)
Chuthaphon Masantiah, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of the Evaluation and Research Program, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand. My interests include educational research, assessment, and community studies.
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Room 701 (7F)
Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice and Praxis (Workshop)
Session Chair: Rosela Balinbin Santos

10:55 – Centering Oral Histories as a Tool for Honoring Voices, Human Connections and Collective Empowerment in the Elementary Classroom (105184)
Dr. Rosela Balinbin Santos is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, College of Education, School of Teacher Education. Her interests are elementary social studies, place-based learning, and community partnerships.
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Room 703 (7F)
Yoga Psychology
Session Chair: Hiromitsu Miyata

10:55 – Immediate Effects of a Single Session of Interoception-Focused Yoga in University Students (101950)
Ms. Yoko Kamada is a student at the Graduate School of Information Science and Arts, Toyo University in Japan. She is also a yoga therapist certified by the Japan Yoga Therapy Society and The Society for Integrative Medicine in Japan.
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11:20 – Multi-Study Effects of Yoga Intervention in Viet Nam (102262)
Nong Thi Huong Ly, MA, is a psychology lecturer and clinical psychologist at the University of Education, University of Danang. Her research focuses on mental health, trauma recovery, and mind–body interventions supporting emotional well-being.
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11:45 – Psychological States and Personality Traits Associated with an Online Session of Laughter Yoga Among Japanese Practitioners (105520)
Dr. Hiromitsu Miyata is currently a full professor on Mind-Body Theory at the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University, Japan.
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Room 704 (7F)
Psychology and Education (Workshop)
Session Chair: Jina Uyeda

10:55 – Eustress and Resilience: Culturally Grounded Strategies for Harnessing Positive Stress (100701)
Dr. Jina Uyeda, PsyD, LMFT, CSAC, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor based in Hawai‘i, with over 12 years of experience in trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, and culturally responsive training.
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Room 705 (7F)
Qualitative Studies in Psychology
Session Chair: Shirley Ho

10:55 – The Architecture of Wise Decisions: A Grounded Theory for High-Stakes Leadership (102530)
Ms. Jyoti Sharma is currently a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in India.
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11:20 – Coming Home and Taking Time: A Phenomenological Exploration on Existential Anxiety and Transformative Travel Experiences (102345)
Nina Ricci L. Ocbina is currently a practicing Clinical Psychologist.
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11:45 – Cultivated Foods, Conflicted Minds: Exploring Vegetarians’ and Non-Vegetarians’ Psychological Construction of Cultivated Foods in Singapore (103168)
Dr. Mengxue Ou is an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at the School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University, China.
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Sze Ki Veronica Lai

10:55 – Telemedicine as a Cost-Effective Healthcare Service for Elderly in Singapore (102472)
Dr Cheryl Chong is currently a Preventive Medicine resident in Singapore. She is interested in Telemedicine and the benefits that it brings to the elderly population, for both the patient and the healthcare system.
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11:45 – The Effects of Aromatherapy on Upper Limb Spasticity and Psychosocial Well-being on Post-stroke Elders in RCHEs: An RCT Pilot Study (103437)
Dr Veronica LAI is currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing Studies and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
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Room 707 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Kumudinei Dissanayake

10:55 – The Effect of Number of Children on Wage Disparities by Gender in Later Life (105259)
Ph.D. student in Sociology at Yonsei University researching aging, gender inequality, and late-life labor markets.
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11:20 – Who Can I Rely On? A Qualitative Narrative Study of Care Planning Among Childless Older Adults in Hong Kong (104995)
Dr. ZHOU Jiajia currently is a research assistant profesor in the Department of Social Work, Hong Kong Baptist University.
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11:45 – From Corporate Careers to New Ventures: Exploring Women’s Transitions Through the Lens of Positive Aging (103880)
Professor Kumudinei Dissanayake is attached to the Department of Management and Organization Studies, at the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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12:10 – Loneliness and Its Determinants Among Older Adults in India: Evidence from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) (103106)
Dr. Jagriti Gupta, Biostatistician at Ahmedabad University, applies Bayesian and multilevel models to study fertility, data quality, and maternal health in India.
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Room 708 (7F)
Built Environment
Session Chair: Hung Chak Ho

10:55 – Built and Social Environments in Ageing: How Neighborhood Deprivation, Housing Quality, and Psychosocial Well-being Shape Physical and Cognitive Health (102339)
Mr. Soumen Barik is a PhD scholar at the International Institute for Population Sciences. His research focuses on son preference in India. He has a strong interest in demographic studies, population research, cricket, and swimming.
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11:20 – Spatial Inequities in Urban Resource Access, Neighborhood Social Capital, and Late-life Depression: Insights from Hong Kong’s Older Population (105544)
Dr Min Yang is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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11:45 – What Drove Japan’s First Cross-Prefectural Disaster Support Agreement Among Independent Long-Term Care Facilities? (104835)
Miwa Furukawa is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Teacher Education at Kyorin University. Her research focuses on geriatric nursing, particularly emergency response in long-term care facilities, ethical decision-making support, and interpr
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12:10 – Understanding the Expectations of Age-friendly Built Environment Through Collective Memories and Social Experiences in Hong Kong: A Mixed-methods Study (102691)
Hung Chak (Derrick) Ho is an Assistant Professor at Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong. Derrick is a population health specialist with extensive experience in aging, built environment and health.
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Session 3

Room 603 (6F)
Education, Sustainability and Society
Session Chair: Thi Ly Le

13:15 – A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Foundational Learning Camps: Experimental Evidence from Rural Nepal and Tanzania (105482)
Dr Yuyan Jiang is currently a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, UK. Her research focuses on social mobility and inequality in education.
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13:40 – Leveraging Social-Ecological Memory to Inform Resilient and Equitable Education Systems (100921)
Dr. Thi Ly Le is e lecturer at the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University - Hanoi and a Department Head at Mekong Development Research Institute in Vietnam.
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Room 604 (6F)
Higher Education
Session Chair: Ching-Hui Lin

12:50 – Cultivating Professional Skills Through Cultural Immersion and Global Industry Project-Based Experiential Learning (102715)
Kevin Koh is currently the Head of SMU-X, a flagship project-based experiential learning programme at Singapore Management University.
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13:15 – Commercialization of Research in Medical Universities: The Experience and Challenges of the Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute (105057)
I work at the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Therapy and Medical Rehabilitation, and an assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Hemodialysis at the Tashkent State Medical University.
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13:40 – Pathways to a World-class University: Leadership Approaches of Mongolian Higher Education Institutions (104867)
He is the founder/president of the Global Leadership University (www.glu.edu.mn), a leading institution of higher learning located in Ulaanbaatar.He received his Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in higher education management degree from the Universi
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14:05 – Balancing Global Competition and Institutional Capacity: Policy Implementation Dynamics in Transnational Dual Degree Programs in Taiwan (104876)
Ching-Hui Lin, Assistant Professor, Center for Teacher Education, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Research interests fall into institutional research, higher education, student learning outcomes, and quantitative research.
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Room 605 (6F)
Innovation and Technology
Session Chair: Jean-Baptiste M.B. SANFO

12:50 – Psychological Correlates of Internet Gaming Disorder in Puerto Rican Adolescents: Preliminary Findings from Phase 1 of a Two-Phase Study (102569)
Dr. Yamil O. Ortiz Ortiz, Auxiliary Researcher at the Social Research Center (UPR-RP), studies digital technologies such as video games, AI, social media, and VR.
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13:40 – A Scoping Review on Learning Analytics Trends in Higher Education: Comparative Developments Between Japan and South Africa (98561)
Mr AF Maluleke is a lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
My current study focuses on the benefits and challenges of AI integration in African Higher Education.
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14:05 – Family Caregiving Activities and Child Development Outcomes in Vietnam: An Explainable Artificial Intelligence Analysis (105064)
Dr. Jean-Baptiste SANFO is currently an Associate Professor of statistics and econometrics at the School of Economics and Management, University of Hyogo.
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Room 607 (6F)
Foreign Languages Education and Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: Talar Kaloustian

12:50 – Skill or Skin? EFL Learners’ Conceptualizations of an Ideal English Teacher (100950)
Luke Jobert Earl Vencer Comprendio is currently a lecturer in English at the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. His research interests include Global Englishes, native and non-native English speakers of English, and English language teaching.
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13:15 – Effective English Language Teachers from Thai Social Science Students’ Perspectives (102882)
Dr. Kanchana is a lecturer at Rangsit English Language Institute, Rangsit University. Her research interests include EFL teachers’ and learners’ perceptions, intercultural communicative competence, and language testing and assessment.
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13:40 – Authentic Voices, Inclusive Pedagogies: Aligning Belief and Practice in ESL/FFL (102076)
Talar S. Kaloustian, Ed.D., Associate Professor and ESL Unit Chair at Community College of Philadelphia, focuses on intercultural competence and equitable pedagogy; her current project examines institutional support for multilingual learners in US.
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Room 608 (6F)
Curriculum Design and Development
Session Chair: Teng Huang

13:15 – Navigating Multilingualism: Translanguaging and Its Impact on Malaysian Preschool Children’s Vocabulary and Cultural Identities (102107)
Lau Liang Chuan, lecturer at HELP University, specializes in TESL, ESP, and multilingual education. Currently pursuing a PhD, his research explores translanguaging in Malaysian kindergartens to enhance language learning and cultural identity.
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13:40 – See How They See Themselves: Intricate Ways of Multilinguals’ Disposition: A ‎Phenomenological Study ‎ (105368)
Dr Negmeldin Alsheikh is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at United Arab Emirates University in United Arab Emirates
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14:05 – From Theory to Practice: Experiences and Challenges of Elementary Preservice Teachers in Inquiry-Based Curriculum Development (105440)
Professor Huang Teng is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan
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Room 701 (7F)
International Education
Session Chair: Fred Ku

13:15 – From Words to Work: The European Universities Alliances as Laboratories of Integration and Innovation (102419)
Dr. Björn Kjellgren is an associate professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. His research interests are in global competence education, especially in relation to the internationalisation of higher education.
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13:40 – Beyond Tourism: Scaffolding Global Competence Through Structured Pre- and Post-Exchange Pedagogy (105055)
Dr. Fred Ku is Associate Dean at Chinese Univ of HK Business School and an award-winning business educator. He leads curriculum and pedagogy innovation (cases, videos, simulations) and welcomes collaborations in business education and research.
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Room 703 (7F)
Special Topics in Psychology
Session Chair: Aryavani Arya

12:50 – Barriers to Mental Health Care: Lived Experiences of Olongapo City Residents (103815)
Jacqueline Joy A. Lising, is a Psychologist and community mental health researcher serving as School Psychologist at Mondriaan Aura College. She speaks on mental health and presents research internationally.
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13:15 – Peer-Enriched Environmental for Recovery (PEER): A Qualitative Study on the Development of a Post-Stroke Peer Coaching Intervention (103929)
Yichao Chen is a Doctoral Researcher at NTU, focusing on health, behavior, and rehabilitation science. His core research is developing a peer coaching intervention to support stroke survivors' long-term recovery.
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13:40 – Understanding the Determinants of Flow Among Indian Artists: A Comparative Study of Hobbyists and Commercial Artists (103934)
Aryavani is currently practicing as a counseling psychologist in India. With her immense interest in academics and teaching, she runs Training Programs for psychology students to better able to navigate their professional careers.
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Room 704 (7F)
Healthcare Services and Psychology
Session Chair: Phu Phan

12:50 – The Meaning and Characteristics of Proactive Healthcare Services Among Specialists: Case Study of Specialists in the Northeastern Region of Thailand (104914)
Ms. Sirilawan Padungson is a Thai national currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology at Srinakharinwirot University, Prasarnmit Campus. She is employed at the Health Workforce Policy and Planning Office
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13:15 – AI in Allied Health: Examining Perceptions and Preparedness in the Malaysian Context (105082)
Dr Chu Shin Ying is an Associate Professor at UKM whose work focuses on speech motor control, communication disorders and evidence-based practice. Her current project examines AI perceptions and preparedness among Malaysia allied health professionals
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13:40 – Emphatic Understanding and Faith Among Filipino Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia (105519)
Mr.Jehiel Garduque, RBT, is a clinical psychologist and Clinical professor at the Philippine Christian University, psychologist at Philippine General Hospital, and an HIV Counselor with a strong interest in neuroscience. Currently, he’s focused on neuropsychology training, conducting patient assessments, and teaching.
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14:05 – “I Am Not Healthy”: The Impact of Family Caregiving on Vietnamese American Caregivers’ Well-Being (102424)
Hannah Nguyen is an Associate Professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills, in the Department of Human Services. Her research examines culturally-responsive mental health care for Asian-American immigrants and aging and caregiving.
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Room 705 (7F)
Quantitative Studies in Psychology
Session Chair: Chin-Feng Lin

12:50 – From Ostracism to Celebrity Worship: A Compensatory Pathway Through Need to Belong (105507)
Jiashan LU is an incoming PhD student at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Japan (April 2026 entry).
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13:15 – Divergent Psychological Pathways to Activism and Radicalism Intention: Loss of Significance, Cognitive Closure, and Sensation Seeking (105499)
Norberta Fauko Firdiani, M.Sc is a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Diponegoro. Her interests include radicalization, terrorism, and deradicalization, and she is currently engaged in mixed-methods research on extremist pathways.
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13:40 – Reinforcement Sensitivity Phenotypes as a Key to Understanding Individual Differences in Antidepressant Treatment Response and Residual Symptoms (105066)
Professor Rafal Rygula is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland
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14:05 – From Attributes to Values: A Network-Driven Meta-Analysis of Hospitality Service Variables (97748)
Professor Chin-Feng Lin is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at National Pingtung University in Taiwan
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Fang Yu

12:50 – Kaumātua as Co-Creators: A Culturally Grounded Digital Innovation to Strengthen Cognitive Wellbeing Through Brain-Training Games (103211)
Shobana Mangamma Awhina Reddy is currently a Systems Innovator at Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, NZ. She is currently focussed on projects targeted at dementia and frailty prevention in the older population.
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13:15 – Reflections on the Use of Collaborative Action Research to Improve the “Come! Let’s Chat” Game (105182)
Eunice Frances Chan is a Master of Gerontology student from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Singapore
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13:40 – Gender-Specific Trends in Dementia and Cognitive Functioning in China and South Korea: A Comparative Decomposition Study (102085)
Dr. Liying Luo is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Demography and Associate Director of the Center for Social Data Analytics at The Pennsylvania State University.
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14:05 – Cognitive Effects of Combined Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment from the ACT Trial (104367)
Yu is a leader in developing and testing behavioral and lifestyle interventions (e.g., exercise) to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD) in older adults, including those living alone.
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Room 707 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Longjian Liu

12:50 – Gerontologist-Led, Person-Centred Leisure Intervention Model in Aged Care: A Review of Assessment, Prescription, and Delivery Across Diverse Ethnic Contexts (104989)
Daniela Garrido Werner, M.Sc., is Coordinator of Leisure & Lifestyle at Local Health Network in Australia. Gerontology specialist with 10+ yrs experience in aged care, research and policy across the world leading person-centred care.
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13:15 – Guardianship and Ethics of Substitution for Older Adults Living with Dementia: Lessons from the Canadian Medico-Legal Landscape (104137)
Dr. Celeste Pang is an Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies at Mount Royal University in Canada.
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13:40 – Suppressing the Mobility for the Elderly: Discourses Seen in Mass Media in Japan (103438)
Dr. Chie Saito is currently a professor of Intercultural Studies at Kanazawa Seiryo University, Japan.
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14:05 – Identifying Key Midlife Predictors of Dementia: A Machine Learning Approach Integrating Cardiometabolic, Inflammatory, and Genetic Data from a USA Cohort (105350)
Dr. Longjian Liu, MD, PhD, MSc, FAHA is a tenured Full Professor of Epidemiology in at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States. Professor Liu has extensive research experience in CVD, dementia and healthy aging study.
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Room 708 (7F)
Built Environment
Session Chair: Jeah Jung

12:50 – On the Protection Path of the Property Rights and Interests of the Elderly Living Together Without Marriage (104145)
Yun Lin is a PhD Candidate in International Law at Jinan University. Her research examines the environmental regulations of deep seabed mining. She is currently exploring the interface of international law and aging society governance.
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13:15 – Designing a System to Understand and Fund Care Costs in Residential Aged Care (103358)
James Chen, the Director of Aged Care Costing at IHACPA. Working on understanding costs within aged care in Australia
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13:40 – Association Between Housing Quality Services and Acute Care Utilization Among Medicare Advantage Enrollees (101994)
Dr. Jeah Jung is currently a Professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University in the United States
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Room 603 (6F)
Education, Sustainability and Society
Session Chair: Joon K. Kim

14:45 – Barriers and Strategies for Girls’ Education in Traditional Pukhtoon Societies
I am Abdul Naeem. I permanent government employee as Subject Specialist of Pak-Study at Government Higher Secondary School Dokada Buner Pakistan, where I teach Pakistan Study to grade 12 students.
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15:10 – Rights as Fureai Place: Rethinking Support and Rights in the Kawasaki City Children’s Council (105396)
Mr, Junji Yamamoto is Part-time Instructor of Japanese Language, Tokyo University of Agriculture First Senior & Junior High School
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15:35 – Empowering Futures: Uniting Education, Sustainability, and Social Justice for Global Progress (104461)
Prof. (Dr.) Harishankar Singh is presently working as Professor & Founder HOD in the School of Education, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, (U.P.), India.

Shipra Pathak "Water Woman" is the founder of Panchtatva Foundation, Dataganj, Badaun, U.P., India. She has been working in the field of Environment and Social Development. She has planted fifty-five lakh trees in India and abroad till now.
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16:00 – From Courtrooms to Classrooms: Reverse Discrimination and Relational Equality in South Korea and the United States (104542)
Dr. Joon K. Kim is professor of Social Studies Education at Seoul National University, Republic of Korea. His current project examines the evolving changes in Korea's immigration, social integration, and multicultural education.
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Room 604 (6F)
Higher Education
Session Chair: Kevin Tan

14:45 – Modeling the Impact of University Education Valuation on Alumni Engagement Using Structural Equation Modeling (105438)
Honesto O. Camino, MA, RN, LPT, RPm - Professor III at Polytechnic University of the Philippines specializing in psychology, health, and mathematical modeling. Currently researching psychological agility.
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15:10 – School Initiatives and Innovations: Impact on Student Outcomes and Institutional Culture (101871)
Dr. Antonio is a college program head at the Patronage of Mary Development School in Cebu, and a graduate school professor at the Philippine Christian University in Manila.
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15:35 – Universal and Group-Specific Pathways from Reading Motivation to Comprehension (104880)
Dr. Hitomi Kambara is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the United States.
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16:00 – Continuous Learning and Education Through Master’s by Coursework at the National University of Singapore Medical School – a Leader’s Perspective (104213)
A/Prof Kevin Tan is Associate Professor and Dean's Chair at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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Room 605 (6F)
Innovation and Technology
Session Chair: Junghwa Suh

14:45 – Enhancing Thai Students’ Coding and Creativity Through Minecraft-Based Game Learning: A Thematic Analysis of Student Reflections (101031)
Dr. Thanapat Sripan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Education at the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, with interests in educational technology, entrepreneurship, and education.
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15:10 – The Relationships Between Classroom Practices, Critical Thinking, and Fake News Behaviors: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach (102474)
Dr Jui-Jung Tsao is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Ming Chuan University in Taiwan
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15:35 – Empowering College Students with Generative AI Literacy in Higher Education Settings (102408)
Kay Coates is currently an Associate Professor & Information Studies Librarian at Georgia Southern University Libraries whose scholarship focuses on information literacy, AI and technology integration, library user experience, and research support.
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16:00 – Multimodal AI Tools in Creative Pedagogy: Preparing Designers and Educators for Inclusive Learning Environments (105427)
Dr. Elizabeth Park is a Professor in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and Director of Early Childhood and Montessori Programs at Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
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Room 607 (6F)
Foreign Languages Education and Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: Yulia Tregubova

14:45 – Second Language Teaching in the Age of VR: Innovations and Pedagogical Shifts (102639)
Samah Abduljawad currently teaches English as a second language at Yanbu Industrial College, Saudi Arabia. Samah has a master’s and a Doctorate in TESOL and Applied Linguistics from the University of Salford, UK.
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15:35 – Opportunities, Burdens, and Professional Futures: AI and Japanese Language Teachers in Hong Kong Secondary Education (104560)
Before taking up his post at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he taught Japanese literature and culture at Fudan University, Tsinghua University, and City University of Hong Kong.
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16:00 – Rethinking Language Assessment in the AI Era (104861)
Dr. Yulia Tregubova is currently an EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Lecturer and the head of the EAP department at British University Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Room 608 (6F)
Curriculum Design and Development
Session Chair: Ahl Balitaon

14:45 – Developing a Game-based Learning Management Activities for Basic Passenger Assessment Training (102173)
Dr Tanapon Tamrongkunanan is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi in Thailand
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15:10 – Physics Curricular Complexity and Enrollment Barriers Analysis (105345)
Ahl Balitaon is a Faculty Member at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He is also a Licensed Professional Teacher, Researcher, Writer, Developer.
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Room 701 (7F)
Innovative Technologies in Education
Session Chair: Myagmarsuren Orosoo

14:45 – SEPP 2.0 – Advanced IoT Hacking Scenarios for Hands-on Security Education (103539)
Dominic Hauser is a Data Analyst specializing in AI and a Master’s student in Information Systems focusing on Cybersecurity. His interests lie in AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. Currently, he is working on SEPP, a security education platform
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15:10 – Development and Evaluation of a Science Laboratory Instructional Model Anchored on Flipped Classroom and Guided Inquiry Approach for Pre-service Science Teachers (102531)
Dr. Cinder Dianne L. Tabiolo is a Professor II at Jose Rizal Memorial State University
(JRMSU), Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte.
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15:35 – Preparing Future Teachers for Digital Education: Evidence from Mongolia Using DigCompEdu (105683)
Myagmarsuren Orosoo, Associate Professor at the Mongolian National University of Education. Research interests include applied linguistics, AI-enhanced language education, and higher-education policy. Current project examines AI-supported language in
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Room 703 (7F)
Gender and Psychology
Session Chair: Alexandra Lysova

14:45 – A Systematic Review Of the Digital Divide Experienced By Migrant Women (101926)
Mr LAI is now a PhD candidate. The personal interests include reading, playing basketball and movies watching. Now with 2 published papers, the researcher also has several papers submitted to journals undergoing reviews, and planned to start writing.
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15:10 – Marriage, Parenthood, and Physical Activity in Taiwan: Life Course Patterns and Gender Gaps (103669)
Dr. Jen-Hao Chen is a Professor of Sociology and Psychology at National Chengchi University, Taiwan.
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15:35 – The Role of Self-Identity in Explaining the Gender Gap in Environmental Engagement (101036)
Dr. Chyi Jaw is a Professor of Marketing at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.
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16:00 – Intimate Partner Homicide in Canada: Beyond the Gender Paradigm (102276)
Alexandra Lysova, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada.
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Room 704 (7F)
Special Needs and Psychology
Session Chair: I-Ting Hwang

14:45 – Perception of Emerging Technologies Among Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD in Puerto Rico: A Pilot Study (104173)
Sebastián Burgos Fernández is a graduate student / teaching assistant that researches emerging technology and neurodiversity. His current investigation dives into the perception of emerging technologies for neurodiverse adults in Puerto Rico.
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15:10 – Data-Driven Advocacy: Implementing and Interpreting Person-centered Data for People with ASD and Intellectual Disability (102704)
2023 to Now: Founder and directors of CWC Consulting PTY LTD (Behaviour support and psycholog services for people with disabilities).
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15:35 – Providing Care for Autistic Individuals with Self-harm Behaviors: A Qualitative Analysis of Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives (105515)
Dr. I-Ting Hwang is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
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Room 705 (7F)
Quantitative Studies in Psychology
Session Chair: Snezhana Ilieva

14:45 – Criminal Thinking, Perceived Social Support, & Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) Engagement Among Reoffenders in Jail (105381)
Mr. Aaron Jakob P. Tulaylay is a registered psychometrician. He is currently studying to apply for his doctorate of medicine program. His general interests are writing, learning languages, and volunteering for different causes.
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15:10 – Taboo Marketing in Consumer Behavior: A Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Perspective on Hotel Accommodation Decisions (101728)
Hui-Hsin Huang is an associate professor with the Department of Advertising &Public Relations, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan.Her research interests are consumer behavior, consumer psychology, and advertising effectiveness.
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16:00 – Effects of Work Motivation and Career Well-being on Prevention of Quiet Quitting Syndrome of Employees (105492)
Snezhana Ilieva is a Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology in Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". She obtained her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.”
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Mimi Mun Yee Tse

14:45 – “Use TV Wisely—Not as a Drug”: Analysing the Television-Viewing of Singaporean Chinese Older Adults Through a Life Course Perspective (101716)
Ms Lauren SIM is currently a graduate student at the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo. Her research focuses on ageing and social policy, with an interest in intergenerational relationships and diverse ageing experiences in Asia.
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15:10 – Screen Time and Dementia in Socially Inactive Older Adults: A UK Biobank Prospective Cohort Study (102183)
Dr. Junxin Li, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; Geriatric sleep and cognitive aging,
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15:35 – Digital Inclusion for Healthy Ageing in Singapore (105329)
Dr. Carol Ma is the Head of the Gerontology Programme and Senior Fellow(Experiential Learning Centre) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Her research interests are healthy ageing, assisted living technologies, senior learning.
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16:00 – A Developmental Process: Web-based Health Promotion Planform for Healthy Aging in Transitional Housing Communities (105002)
Prof Mimi Tse is currently a Profession in School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Room 707 (7F)
Ageism
Session Chair: Marta Podhorecka

14:45 – The Hidden Presence: Self-Directed Ageism and Its Impact on the Health of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Taiwan (101911)
Dr. Shu-Hsin Kuo is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Sociology and Social Work at Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan. Her work explores health literacy, aging, and the digital divide in older adults.
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15:35 – Understanding the Social Capital of Aging South Asian Immigrants in Hong Kong (102376)
Daniel W.L. Lai is Chair Professor and Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences in Hong Kong Baptist University.
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16:00 – Ageism Begins Earlier: Two Age Cohorts (45-60 and 60+) and Two Distinct Profiles of Experiencing Ageism (104999)
Dr Marta Podhorecka, Prof. UMK, is a physiotherapist and researcher at the Department of Geriatrics, NCU. Her interests include healthy ageing, prevention, ageism, senior policy and telecare. She is currently working on projects on longevity.
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Room 708 (7F)
Built Environment
Session Chair: Yong Yang

15:10 – Reimagining the Dining Area for Solitary Agers: Integrating Generative AI with Four Evidence-Based Design Principles (104462)
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15:35 – Spatially Varying Associations Between Built Environments and Physical Activity in Older Adults (102608)
Dr Alison Ou is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU).Her general research interests include aging and health, environmental gerontology, physical activity, social policy, a
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16:00 – Trajectories of Transport Disadvantage Among Older Americans: The Impact of Driving Cessation, Social Isolation, and Neighborhood Environment (104386)
Yong Yang, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, USA.
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